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Best Folk Venue

The Ark; 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-761-1451; theark.org

It’s crazy that the Ark started as just a coffee shop that gave students in Ann Arbor an opportunity to come together and chill out. But the quaint spot has now become a place that not only draws students from all over the state, but also great musical artists who come to make a mark on the venerated establishment. Handled by a board of directors and a boatload of volunteers, the Ark plans on keeping its doors open for another 47 years, accepting those who want to join its ranks. I mean, c’mon, Lisa Loeb performed there. That alone should allow the Ark to win the category of Best Folk Venue, every year.